Chott Family Foundation
Chott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations working in religious, educational, and social-service areas, primarily in Illinois.
Chott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chott Family Foundation gave $116K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,100
- +215.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,048
- +284.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $304,951
- -24.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chott Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17 Lake Ridge Club Court, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-7936
Phone: (630) 323-2495
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John of the Cross ($26K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 5% to Maryland, and 1% to Tennessee. The filing also lists recipients in Virginia and New Mexico, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chott Family Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 23 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 254% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 723% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $116K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John of the Cross Western Springs, IL | Religious | $25,500 |
| Domestic Violence Outreach Chicago, IL | Social Services | $10,200 |
| Catholic Extension Chicago, IL | Religious | $10,000 |
| Fenwick High School Oak Park, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Nazareth Academy Lagrange Park, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Trinity High School River Forest, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| St John of the Cross Teacher Recognition Trust Western Springs, IL | Education | $6,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Religious | $5,900 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Chicago, IL | Social Services | $5,800 |
| Misericordia Foundation Chicago, IL | Social Services | $5,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304,951 | $119,299 | $132,259 | $116,100 | 23 | $123,100 | $110,505 | $17,024 |
| 2024 | $403,788 | $30,545 | $41,216 | $36,750 | 28 | $36,750 | $26,269 | $18,316 |
| 2023 | $365,196 | $16,166 | $33,333 | $30,850 | 27 | $30,850 | $13,693 | — |
| 2022 | $294,368 | $-1,877 | $35,637 | $32,800 | 24 | $32,800 | $3,763 | — |
| 2021 | $431,340 | $16,365 | $41,091 | $37,700 | 27 | $37,700 | $12,974 | — |
| 2020 | $414,723 | $23,967 | $54,052 | $51,290 | 27 | — | $21,205 | — |
| 2019 | $392,760 | $10,776 | $29,353 | $26,490 | 27 | — | $7,913 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for religious organizations, schools, and social-service organizations. Among its grantees, Misericordia Foundation says its purpose is to raise funds for Misericordia Home. The Prostate Cancer Foundation, which received a $100 grant, says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, aiming to improve patients’ quality of life and survival.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $116,100. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $25,500 to St John of the Cross; $10,200 to Domestic Violence Outreach; $10,000 each to Catholic Extension, Fenwick High School, Nazareth Academy, and Trinity High School; and $6,000 to St John of the Cross Teacher Recognition Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward L Chott, Maureen H Chott, Molly Cipra, and Meghan Renehan as trustees.
Chott Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meghan Renehan
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Molly Cipra
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Edward L. Chott
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen H. Chott
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Molly Cipra (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chott Family Foundation
How much does Chott Family Foundation give each year?
Chott Family Foundation gave $116K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 28 grants.
What is Chott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chott Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,048, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chott Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Chott Family Foundation give grants?
Chott Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants), Western Springs, IL (2 grants), Oak Park, IL (2 grants) and Lagrange, IL (2 grants).
Does Chott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Chott Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (9 grants), "Religious" (6 grants) and "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Chott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Chott Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St John of the Cross ($25,500), Domestic Violence Outreach ($10,200) and Catholic Extension ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chott Family Foundation?
Chott Family Foundation reported $305K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chott Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for religious organizations, schools, and social-service organizations. Among its grantees, Misericordia Foundation says its purpose is to raise funds for Misericordia Home. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chott Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chott Family Foundation's EIN?
Chott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6154147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Chott Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Chott Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chott-family-foundation-morg_928840d0e7d145a099957013db9ef4f3
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